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Microsoft Volume Licensing

MERSEYTRAVEL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Sep 2023 at 09:29

Tender

14 Jul 2023 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

Merseytravel, a public transport body governed by public law based in Liverpool, has completed the procurement process for the "Microsoft Volume Licensing" service contract. The contract falls under the IT services category and involves putting in place new licensing agreements. The contract duration is initially set for three years, with the possibility of up to a further three-year extension. The total value of the contract may reach £4 million. Trustmarque Solutions Limited has been awarded the contract.

This tender by Merseytravel offers opportunities for businesses, particularly those in IT services like consulting, software development, and Internet support. Companies that are Microsoft Partners with Software Asset Management accreditation would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method allows for fair competition, and the contract's extended potential duration presents a long-term business opportunity for the successful supplier.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Volume Licensing

Notice Description

Merseytravel requires a service provider to support us to put in place appropriate new licensing agreements to follow on immediately from the existing agreements. Contract for a term of three years with the option to extend for up to a further three years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Merseytravel requires a service provider to support us to put in place appropriate new licensing agreements to follow on immediately from the existing agreements. Contract for a term of three years with the option to extend for up to a further three years. Further details can be found in the procurement documents. Additional information: Supplier must be a Microsoft Partner with Software Asset Management accreditation. Contract awarded for a 3 year period with the option to extend for an additional 3 years. Over the maximum 6 year period we may spend up to PS4M.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e231
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028738-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Licences last 3 years so will be advertising again in 2.5 years or 5.5 if optional extension granted.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS

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